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Holiday Inn Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
In a quiet village setting, just off the A12, outside the ancient Roman town of Colchester, this modern hotel offers great value with free parking and an indoor pool.
Peter
United Kingdom
Great break. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Cleaning excellent. Breakfast and dinner good quality and value
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
3,315 reviews
Price from$125.09per night
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Located just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant, a bar and free private parking.
Steven
Netherlands
General
+ Friendly staff
+ Good breakfast available at 7AM in weekends
+ Close to attractions (including Colchester Zoo)
+ Large parking space available
7.2
Scored 7.2
Good
Rated good
938 reviews
Price from$97.92per night
Marks Tey Hotel Colchester
Hotel in Colchester
Just a 10-minute drive from Colchester’s historic city center, the Marks Tey Hotel offers free WiFi access and free private parking.
Julie
United Kingdom
Lovely warm swimming pool, spotlessly clean room, good breakfast
6.7
Scored 6.7
Pleasant
Rated pleasant
2,002 reviews
Price from$123.96per night
Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Located within a 14th-century coaching inn, the award-winning Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel is located just a 15 minutes’ walk from the center of historic Colchester.
Edward Parlindungan
Indonesia
I like the hotel in term of location and breakfast was so tasty.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
1,733 reviews
Price from$89.03per night
The North Hill Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Colchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.
James
United Kingdom
The whole hotel very well presented & clean
Especially liked the coffee machine in the hotel room & all very comfortable
8.7
Scored 8.7
Excellent
Rated excellent
962 reviews
Price from$150.26per night
The Courthouse Inn
Hotel in Colchester
Located in Colchester, 23 miles from Freeport Braintree, The Courthouse Inn provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
Rachel
United Kingdom
Staff were so friendly and accommodating. Found us a last min table for dinner on a busy Saturday night.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
188 reviews
Price from$123.96per night
GreyFriars
Hotel in Colchester
Located in Colchester, 656 feet from Colchester Castle, this AA rated property features a garden. Located around 3.7 mi from Colchester Zoo, the hotel is also 6.8 mi away from Flatford.
Susan
United States of America
The breakfast, which was included, was huge and delicious. They had a complementary mini-bar. The bed was very comfortable. The carpeting, curtains, and bedding were sumptous. There were a coulple of restaurants, which were good. The front desk people were lovely and helpful.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,979 reviews
Price from$156.52per night
Wivenhoe House Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Set in the historic grounds of Wivenhoe Park, this 18th-century house is next to the University of Essex campus.
WESLEY
United States of America
Manager at the hotel was brilliant good at what she does. Answered all our questions arranged a late table for dinner for us. Rooms were very comfortable. Parking right at hand was excellent as well
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
1,428 reviews
Price from$144per night
Colchester Boutique Hotel
Hotel in Colchester
Colchester Boutique Hotel features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Colchester. Providing a bar, the property is located within 16 miles of Freeport Braintree.
Vanessa
United Kingdom
Fab location, really lovely staff, quiet room, good breakfast
8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
722 reviews
Price from$150.26per night
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
Hotel in Colchester
This property is located a 10 minute drive from Colchester center, next to the A12 motorway. There is an on-site restaurant and free parking. Free high-speed WiFi is available throughout the property....
Reto
United States of America
wifi connection was great and stable. Room was very nice and quite.
7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
2,261 reviews
Price from$107.06per night
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Hotels located in the center of Colchester
The North Hill Hotel
Hotel in ColchesterCentral location8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 962 reviewsColchester’s North Hill Hotel provides luxurious bed and breakfast in Britain’s oldest town.
Rome was cosy,,, easily excess able. Friendly staff
Holiday Inn Express Colchester, an IHG Hotel
Hotel in ColchesterCentral location7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 938 reviewsLocated just off the A12, Holiday Inn Express Colchester offers air-conditioned, modern bedrooms with satellite TVs. There is a restaurant, a bar and free private parking.
room veryu good; staff very good. value for money
Aspire 860
Hotel in ColchesterCentral location7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 64 reviewsAspire 860 is located in Colchester, 1.2 miles from Colchester Castle.
It was comfortable, clean and central to everything within a short walk
Globe Hotel
Hotel in ColchesterCentral location5.4Scored 5.4AverageRated fair· 200 reviewsThis historic Grade II listed building dating back to 1700 is a 10-minute walk from the town center and train station, and offers renovated, comfortable interiors.
Very good put my motorbike in the garage locked up
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What Guests Said About Colchester:
- 10Scored 10
Colchester is a brilliant town to visit, you have the old...
Colchester is a brilliant town to visit, you have the old and new part to walk round ranging from a good collection of shops and food outlets to browse and walking round the various churches, castle, monastery ruins and lovely parks. The town is within walking distance of both train stations, taxis are plenty also. Take a good pair of comfy walking attire for feet as you will be walking up and down gradients!! A great place to visit on the local bus is Manningtree where there is a antiques emporium to walk round with a great cafe in the high street for food. If visiting Colchester for the first time I recommend staying at least a minimum of 4 days as their is a lot to see of interest. Lots of charity shops too!! For families do visit Colchester Zoo which is a great day out, this can be reached by bus also if you do not drive.lynetteUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Great weekend destination.
Great weekend destination. Loads of big and little shops, cafes, restaurants and craft ales bars. Great atmosphere in town. On top of this the most amazing castle and wobbly medieval houses and Roman walls something for everyone!! Town centre easy to walk round and explore and topped off with a fabulous meal at China Chef!
TracyUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0
I find Colchester a fascinating place with all kinds of...
I find Colchester a fascinating place with all kinds of facilities to suit different tastes. I personally very much enjoy learning about its history. It also has good shopping areas and restaurants.
Judith - 6.0Scored 6.0
You have to be fit as there is a lot of walking
You have to be fit as there is a lot of walking The hotel was half way up the hill and the nearest bus stops at the top or bottom. There are many buses which basicly end up at Osbourne road bus station There are numerous scooters for hire with i phone but i didnt see a main point of distribution just abonded scooters hear and there .
ALISTAIR BONEUnited Kingdom - 8.0Scored 8.0
Colchester is a gem.
Colchester is a gem. Lovely architecture and sights, good cafes and pubs, shopping and eateries. It's not at all dog friendly, though, which is a big drawback if you ask me. Come on, Colchester, Britain loves its pets!
MattUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
Colchester castle was a good part it was interesting to see...
Colchester castle was a good part it was interesting to see Colchester's history. The castle Park is a great place to go and sit and relax take a picnic and have a stroll around. I only stayed for 2 nights but would of liked to stay longer to take a proper look around
BrendonUnited Kingdom
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- From $137.74 per night6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 331 reviewsThe rooms where comfy and decorated with a homely feel. The location and car park was very convenient. Not many hotels are a walking distance to town and have free parking. Staff are friendly. I personally think the bad reviews were not to do with the service but discrimination. This hotel definitely has potential and I feel like the staff are working hard to make it Better. I think the improvements that need to be made are reflected in the price a it’s very cheap compared to other hotels in the area.jessicaUnited Kingdom
- From $153.26 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 3,315 reviewsOnly stayed here for a night, but had a very pleasant experience. The staff were friendly, and the rooms were spacious enough for 2 adults and 1 small child. The breakfast buffet was amazing, with loads of options to choose from and the food was tasty. Only a 10-minute drive from the town centre and the zoo, however, we did have our own car so moving around was easy for us. Recommend this hotel if you need a place to stay, and will definitely be returning whenever we visit Colchester.
IaraPortugal - From $136.61 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,602 reviewsThe hotel is located in the centre of Colchester and is convenient for touristy things as well as shops/restaurants/bars etc. The rooms are comfortable, clean and to a good standard. The check-in staff were friendly and everything worked smoothly with our booking. The food in the restaurant was first-class and very reasonably priced. I don't usually like restaurants in hotels, but this was excellent.PhilUnited Kingdom
- From $111.57 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 2,174 reviews1. Location is at the heart of Colchester. We arrived by National Express bus and the stop is just 3 mins walk to the hotel. 2. Room is modern and comfortable. Bathroom with shower and modern too. 3. This hotel has a lift so really love it as I was travelling with heavy luggages. 4. My room comes with hot bfast at The George. Simple but delicious bfast with amazing atmosphere of The George.
ArishahakimMalaysia - From $150.26 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 722 reviewsLocation was perfect. Right near the high Street with pubs and restaurants. Chosen for its closeness to the Colchester Arts Centre where we attended a gig. Lovely hotel, quirky little room in the Stable block with a comfy bed. Very friendly welcoming staff. Continental breakfast with plenty of choice. We would stay again if we come back to Colchester.
KarenUnited Kingdom - 7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 235 reviewssummer let for student accommodation. peaceful campus life, clean airy rooms. on site reception. pleasant walks, eg to wivenhoe or along the river into town. regular busses into town. colchester was more interesting than i realised. castle, churches, roman walls, parks and many interesting little streets with quirky shops and cafes.SeanUnited Kingdom
- From $156.52 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 1,979 reviewsAbsolute gem of a hotel and never stay anywhere else when visiting Colchester. Central location, stunning old building with a few modern twists, luxury stay but homely. Staff amazing and good/drinks just amazing. That French onion soup….wow.mikeUnited Kingdom
- From $150.26 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 962 reviewsWell located boutique hotel in the centre of Colchester. Lovely downstairs bar & restaurant. Rooms are cosy, clean & comfortable with good shower. Staff are welcoming and helpful. Great freshly cooked breakfast. Good value for money.KerryUnited Kingdom
- From $102.80 per night7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 2,261 reviewsRoom was clean and functional. Bed was comfortable. Ate in the restaurant first evening. Food was very good. Becky was the staff member we dealt with. She was excellent and a real asset to the Hotel.DaveUnited Kingdom
- From $78.89 per night6.9Scored 6.9PleasantRated pleasant· 1,319 reviewsBeautiful hotel with a rich history in a fantastic location, right in the centre of Colchester. The staff were lovely and helpful, particularly Angela and John. We will definitely be staying again.AshishUnited Kingdom
- From $111.57 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 2,174 reviewsVery clean, very new, very comfortable and best possible location right in the town centre. The George hotel opposite, where you check in and have breakfast, looks fab as well.
CraigUnited Kingdom - From $150.26 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very GoodRated very good· 722 reviewsMany thanks to the hotel for giving us an early check in. So appreciated. The staff were very kind and helpful. Hotel very central and good steakhouse close byAlisonUnited Kingdom
- 7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 103 reviewsCheap, clean and tidy. Location is good not far from town centre. Would definitely stay here again if back in Colchester.
LucieUnited Kingdom - From $150.26 per night8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 962 reviewsThe whole hotel very well presented & clean Especially liked the coffee machine in the hotel room & all very comfortableJamesUnited Kingdom
- 8.8Scored 8.8ExcellentRated excellent· 379 reviewsAll well organized, clean, amazing staff, comfortable and in the city center. Best place to stay in Colchester.
RaysaPortugal - From $137.74 per night6.4Scored 6.4PleasantRated pleasant· 331 reviewsParking options in a hard to park area! Clean, close to everything, accommodating staff, lovely hotel.KathrynUnited States of America
- From $136.61 per night8.2Scored 8.2Very GoodRated very good· 1,602 reviewsHotel was clean and full of history. Room was very nice and had all we needed.LorraineUnited States of America
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,733 reviewsQuirky hotel, love the history. Great location for exploring Colchester.JennyUnited Kingdom
- 7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 1,733 reviewsThe whole hotel was excellent exactly what was requiredStaryadUnited Kingdom
- From $153.26 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 3,315 reviewsThe hotel and room was very cleanmehmetUnited Kingdom
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